About the position
Our client, a growing food manufacturer located in Bartlett, IL, is in search of an innovative Food Chemist to provide expertise with the development of formulations for current and future products. This role involves creating new products from conceptualization to commercialization, as well as improving the nutritional quality, flavor, and texture of food products. To be successful in this role, the individual should be able to interpret and apply scientific findings to food, know how to translate findings into innovative products, and understand how to translate business objectives into clear project goals. The Food Chemist will manage the food chemistry testing laboratory and conduct research and experiments to develop new food products and processes. This includes analyzing and modifying food ingredients to improve nutritional value, developing methods for preserving and processing food products, and evaluating the quality of food ingredients and products. The role also requires the development of food safety protocols, creating food recipes and formulas, and designing and testing food packaging. Communication with other departments is essential to ensure that food products meet customer specifications, and the Food Chemist will also determine the nutritional content of food, analyze the chemical composition and structure of food, and research new food sources. Additionally, the individual will identify and develop new preservatives, additives, and food processing techniques to enhance quality and safety, as well as analyze raw materials and perform other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Manage food chemistry testing laboratory.
- Conduct research and experiments to develop new food products and processes.
- Analyze and modify food ingredients to improve nutritional value.
- Develop methods for preserving and processing food products.
- Evaluate the quality of food ingredients and products.
- Develop food safety protocols.
- Create food recipes and formulas.
- Design and test food packaging.
- Communicate with other departments to ensure food products meet customer specifications.
- Determine the nutritional content of food.
- Analyze chemical composition and structure of food.
- Research new food sources.
- Identify and develop new preservatives, additives, and food processing techniques to enhance quality and safety.
- Analyze raw materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Food Science, Food Chemistry, or in a related field.
- Fluency in Italian.
- 2 years lab experience.
- Proficiency in Nutritional Testing.
- Microbiological testing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations.
- Experience in food product development.
- Strong knowledge of food science principles, including food chemistry, microbiology, and nutrition.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong skills in mathematics and data analysis.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
